Counting Actions

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Little Chicks have been counting actions realising not only objects can be counted but anything. Littler Chicks clapped, stomped, tiptoed, skipped, hopped and came up with unique ways to move and count.

 

 

Find different ways to count using large motor movements.

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Ordering numbers independently

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This week in Maths we are ordering numbers in different ways, working independently to challenge our thinking. We have been looking at ordering random numbers, patterns and ordering larger numbers. 

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Pirates

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Little Chicks Pirate dressing up. Little Chicks went to the Island in search of treasure.

 

Little Chicks made their own Pirate names first selecting their favourite colour, then their favourite animal.

Use the power point to cross reference what their name would be, the Little Chicks…

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Applying new language in open ended activities

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When new language is introduced, we love to observe the children applying this language in their own play. After learning capacity words in Maths, here were some of the comments heard...

 

'Look, mine is half full, you do the same then we will both have half full ones!' 

'One little spoon…

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Capacity Crazy!

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In Maths this week we are learning about capacity in lots of different ways. The children are learning and applying new language in a variety of different challenges and investigating the a capacity of different containers in their free play. 

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Sorting 3D shapes

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This week we have been revisiting 3D shapes again but this time with a focus on describing and recognising the properties or features of each shape. Today, outside in the sunshine, the Ducklings were working with their friends to decide upon different ways to sort the shapes according to some of…

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Pattern fun

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The Ducklings have been exploring making repeating patterns in different ways today.

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Finding 1 more and 1 less

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The Ducklings have been using real objects to explore finding out what 1 more or 1 less than a particular number would be.

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Does the biggest mean the heaviest?

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The Ducklings have been exploring weight this week. They were set the challenge of finding out if the biggest of objects is always the heaviest!

They have had great fun exploring this idea and using their home made balance scales to check their predictions.

What do you think they…

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maths weight Understanding the World activemaths

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More fun with money

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The Ducklings have had more fun in maths this week, putting their money maths skills into practise. Some have been making their own shops, with items for sale, creating their own price tags and exploring being the paying customer or the shopkeeper.

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Money maths

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Bringing money to real life situations

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It has been so wonderful to see how many of you have enjoyed learning about money this week. The best way to apply the skills you have learned is through real life situations and role play. Here, Eric is choosing and paying for the toppings for his freshly made pancakes. 

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Money, Money, Money!

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Our topic of Money in Maths has got off to a brilliant start and it has been amazing to see our Ducklings counting coins, thinking about coin value and considering adding coins together. 

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